Limmud Festival 2024

Limmud Festival 2024 – Tuesday 08:00

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Halachah Out of the Box - and in Space

Jeremy Rose 

Red 4

Following on from my presentation last year about "Close Shaves with Shabbat and Kashrut" in which I described how I manage my Jewish observance when travelling I'll be planning to take that one stage further and discuss how one might be an observant Jew in space (or on the Moon or one of the planets).

How To Teach Poetry - As A Tool To Enhance Well-Being and Mental Health

Marvin Shaw 

Red 9

A masterclass in how to use poetry for mental health and well-being in all settings. Poetry is a wonderful resource for introspection, emotional healing and well-being. This session's purpose is to encourage the use of poetry with individuals, groups (and ourselves) - as a healing and transformational tool. Led by the author of Poetry For Health.

Jewish East End memories and diversity

Elliott Leigh Tucker 

Red 3

A video presentation of unique footage from a documentary film/archival video project on the history of the Jewish East End of London. Interviews with some well-known & lesser-known elders sharing stories & memories, such as some hilarious Jewish women discussing street markets in the therapeutic memory room of (what was) Beaumont Grove care home.

Tzlila: Israeli spiritual submersion

Raya Muskal  Tamar Rotstein 

Blue 32 - Wellbeing hub

Tzlila means “a dive”. Take a plunge into an oasis of self-reflection & connection with living sound. Tamar and Raya have developed the Tzlila method over the last decade and have taken it around Israel. A session dedicated to deep well-being, using the breath, relaxing restorative poses, accompanied by beautiful piano and sung words in Hebrew.

V'yarutz v'yomer: he ran and he talked or 'run and chat' (1 of 3)

Abigail Morris 

Hotel Lobby

For those who want to stretch their legs as well as their minds, we will go for about a run lasting around just under an hour. We can discuss sessions, Judaism, our running schedules or just enjoy getting outside. Be prepared to get muddy.

Zhineng Qigong

Ida Kochane 

Red 1

Zhineng Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice combining physical movements, controlled breathing, and meditation to promote mental and physical health. Its aim is to enhance Qi flow, balance body and mind, improve health, increase mental clarity, and relaxation. Key elements include slow movements, visualization, and absorbing universal energy.

rise&shine: A Sacred Morning Dance Party

Eliana Light 

Red 7

rise&shine is an immersive, embodied, heart-centered journey through the morning liturgy, expertly guided and lovingly curated. Let’s breathe, feel, and dance out our prayers, starting our day with a dose of meaning and joy! No dance experience required :)

Mellow Morning Mindfulness (3 of 4)

Lisa Barrett 

Orange 11

Start the day with mindfulness, meditation and chanting of key psukim/verses from the Shacharit/Morning liturgy. New and experienced meditators are warmly welcome.

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